Entering this season, it felt like Brandon Pfaadt was primed for another breakout. After his stellar run in the 2023 postseason, he endured an up-and-down year in his first full season at the big league level. There were some highs - a 2.31 ERA in four starts in July - and some lows including a 6.51 ERA in 11 outings between August and September, albeit with some bad luck in the latter with a 3.67 FIP. Even though the overall picture for the year was more solid than spectacular, Pfaadt showed enough promise and durability to earn a vote of confidence from the front office in the form of a five-year extension before the year started.
Thursday Tidbits: Pfluky Pfaadt
